The Ferrari 250 GTO is a very famous and expensive sports car from the 1960s. It's loved by collectors and car fans because of its beauty and racing history.
The Ferrari 275 GTB C Speciale is a rare sports car made by Ferrari. Only three were built, and one is worth a lot of money—over $100 million! It's known for being a great racing car.
Agreed value coverage means that you and your insurance company decide how much your car is worth, so if something happens to it, you get that amount back.
A master tech is a very skilled mechanic who has a lot of training and experience. They can fix complicated problems with cars and know a lot about how they work.
F1 stands for Formula 1, which is a type of car racing that features very fast cars on special tracks. It's one of the most popular and prestigious racing series in the world.
The North American Car and Truck of the Year awards are given to the best new cars and trucks each year. It's a way to celebrate the top vehicles in North America based on their quality and features.
World Car of the Year is an award given to the best new car in the world each year. A group of car experts from around the world decides which car deserves the title based on its features and performance.
The Shelby GT350 is a super-fast version of the Ford Mustang that many people love for its racing history. It's known for being powerful and fun to drive.
A barn find is when someone discovers an old car that has been hidden away in a barn for a long time. These cars can be special because they are often rare and have interesting histories.
The Porsche 911 is a famous sports car that many people admire for its speed and style. It's been around for a long time and is often seen as one of the best cars for driving enthusiasts.
The Lamborghini 350 GT is a beautiful and fast car from the 1960s. It's known for being luxurious and is one of the first cars that made Lamborghini famous.
The Shelby GT500 is a super-fast version of the Mustang that has a really powerful engine. It's loved by car fans for how quick and exciting it is to drive.
Fox Body is a nickname for a specific style of Ford Mustang made between 1979 and 1993. It's loved by car fans for its lightweight and easy customization.
A daily driver is the car you use every day to go to work or run errands. It's usually not a fancy or expensive car, just something that gets you where you need to go.
The Ford Maverick is a small truck that is easy to drive and great for everyday use. It's known for being affordable and has a hybrid version that saves on gas.
The Hummer EV is a new electric truck made by GMC. It's designed for off-roading and has a lot of modern technology, making it different from the old Hummers that used a lot of gas.
The Nissan Leaf is an electric car that you can charge at home instead of using gas. It's a popular choice for people who want to drive an eco-friendly vehicle.
The Genesis G80 is a luxury car that is very comfortable and has lots of high-tech features. It's a great choice for people who want a nice car without paying too much.
The Hyundai Genesis is a fancy car that feels very comfortable and has lots of cool technology. It's a good choice for people who want a luxury car without spending too much.
The Genesis GV80 is a fancy SUV that is big and comfortable, with lots of cool tech inside. It's a great choice for people who want a luxury vehicle with plenty of space.
The Ford Bronco is a tough SUV that you can take off-road, meaning it can handle rough trails and adventures. It's known for its cool look and ability to go anywhere.
The Ford F-150 Lightning is an electric version of the F-150 truck, meaning it runs on electricity instead of gas. It's designed to be just as useful as the regular F-150 but with less impact on the environment.
Was there anything else you wanted to cover before I get into something a little different?
Um, no, I just, I love talking cars. If you see me at a car show, stop me to say,
Hey, are you Lauren Fix? And I'll be happy to say hello, talk, answer questions. I love talking
cars. It's my passion. Now, what is your, your main website where people can kind of access
everything we've talked about? You can go to Lauren Fix.com. It's L-A-U-R-E-N-F-I-X.com or
car coach reports. And everything is there on the radio show, all my content. And I'm all over the
place. If you just put my name into Google, you'll be like, Oh, okay, there's a lot to look at.
I keep busy. I love it. Yeah. Yeah. I'm the same way. Yeah. Well, I'm, because you're such a
car expert, you're, you're really skilled at this stuff. I'm bringing back a feature I haven't had
on this podcast in probably 300 episodes. So I'm going to lay it out for you, give you a moment
to think. It's called keep cash or crush. So I'm going to give you three cars and you have to pick
one to keep forever, one to cash in, and then one unfortunately to send to the crusher. Now,
I haven't done this for a long time because people were busting my chops saying, well, you're,
you're crushing a car. I'm like, I'm not crushing a car. My guest is crushing a car.
I'm going to give you three cars, three very different cars. Okay. And they're all approximately
the same dollar amount. Okay. All right. So here we go. The first one I'm going to give you is one
you mentioned earlier is the fried egg headlight Porsche, but it's a GT2, which is really becoming
quite the car to get right now. Let's say that's not pristine. Let's say 15,000 miles. So around
140 grand or so. Okay. The next one I'll give you is a really nicely spec'd out Ferrari 355 Spider.
Those have been getting pretty hot. Now, I might be setting this up to be an easy one. I don't know.
Yeah. And the third one is a 1961 Mercedes Benz 190 SL in concor condition.
Oh, this is tough. I have to crush one of them.
Like some people would go immediately to like a fried egg headlight crush it.
Well, because it's a GT2. So now you've made it valuable. That's the thing. Others would say the
355 Spider because they're difficult to work on, but those have been on quite a run lately
and people are really beginning to appreciate those. But like 308s and 328s suddenly they're
going up in value, but that doesn't necessarily mean they're great cars because you've had,
I own 308s and we've had boxers and all kinds of stuff. But when they make too many of them,
they no longer have value. So it has to be a provenance thing. Like you're talking about the
Mercedes Benz that has provenance and it's in perfect condition. So the worst thing you could
do is crush a car like that. So that wouldn't get crushed because I'm not a Mercedes car person.
I would probably sell that. All right, we got to sell. Although it's a beautiful car,
it needs to have a special home because people do want that. There's a demand for
collector cars like that level. You send it to RM auctions, you get your biggest buck.
Before you tell me your answer, let me throw in a curveball. The 355, I forgot what they call it,
but it's one of the last 100 that had a special package. Oh, great. So now you're going to make it
more collectible. That's a toughie. Tell me why it's a toughie. Because it's a GT2 Porsche
and it is kind of a cool piece, but they made a lot of them and they weren't great cars in that
era. So because you're forcing me to crush one of them, I'm going to crush the Porsche. I can't
believe I'm saying this. Wow. Okay. That's a surprise. And I will keep the Ferrari because,
although they made a lot of them, the key with the Ferrari is to have something like a TDF,
but they made 799 of them. Something that is unique or a Pista or something, a Parte,
or something really unique where there's a limited run and it's noted within the brand
as a limited run. Soon as you go to something, they ate a ton of them, like 308s.
You know, they're just another car. I mean, like Mustangs,
they made a lot and they were there to make money. And so you always want limited production run,
some sort of significance, a special trim level, any of those type of making it very special,
owned by somebody famous, all of that increases the value and you don't get another shot at that.
Original paint is always great. We love cars that original paint, original body panels because
once it's not, it's no longer original. So I hate to say this. I love Porsches and I have
quite a few of them, but I'm going to say that I have to crush the Porsche. Okay. So you're
keeping the Ferrari. I'm going to keep the Ferrari just because I like Ferraris. I like Porsches too,
but what color would you want it in? It wouldn't be yellow. That is the worst color to sell.
I would love like a dark blue. I always say every Ferrari's red. It's a pigment of your
imagination. I wouldn't want silver either. It would have to be something really cool.
You know, that's where you bring in like some of the guys from Curator where they have unique
colors and paint sample colors. Maybe blue would be spectacular. And I judge the Ferrari classes
before they're a lot of fun. It's funny. I almost said it was a yellow one, but I decided not to.
Then I would tell them that may have to get crushed. No, no, it's your color choice. All right.
Well, awesome. Lauren, thank you so much for being on the Click2Car podcast.
Well, thanks for having me. Yeah, it's a lot of fun. And I'm sure I'll see you at one of the
RM auctions in the near future or one of the car shows because you'll probably be at Pebble and
Amelia and Moda and all that good stuff. I'll be sure to find you at Amelia for sure. No problem.
All right. I will look for you.
About this episode
Lauren Fix joins Greg Stanley to share her extensive automotive journey, from racing Transam cars to becoming Oprah's automotive expert. With a background in car restoration and judging prestigious events like Pebble Beach, Lauren discusses her passion for cars and how it shaped her career. The episode also highlights rare Ferrari models, including the 275 GTB C Speciales, and dives into the importance of car history and authenticity. Listeners will appreciate Lauren's insights into the automotive industry and her personal experiences.
This week on The Collector Car Podcast, I sit down with the one and only Lauren Fix — The Car Coach — to talk about how she got her start, her love for Shelbys and Fox-Bodied Mustangs and what's really happening in today's automotive market.
Lauren has appeared on Fox News, CNBC, CNN, and countless automotive outlets, and she doesn't hold back in this discussion. If you care about where the car industry is headed — whether you're buying daily drivers or six-figure collectibles — this episode is for you.
And a special bonus, Greg brings back the much loved "Keep, Cash or Crush" segment where the conversation gets painful.
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